Chloe Fineman has wasted no time finding her next move after Saturday night livelanding a regular role in the upcoming Netflix thriller series. Myron Bolitar just days after announcing his departure from the iconic sketch show.
Netflix confirmed Monday that Fineman will play Parker Quinn, a sports reporter known as a tenacious journalist with a deep passion for her beat, in the adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller series.
The show, which has its origins in Coben’s 1995 novel. deal breakerfollows an NBA star turned sports agent.
It will be co-hosted, written and produced by television legend David E. Kelley along with Kyle Long.
Fineman’s casting was announced alongside that of Jabari Banks, known for Bel Airand Jamie McShane of Task and 1923who will also be regulars in the series.
Ben McKenzie, the star of the boss and gothic cityhas been confirmed as a recurring guest star. They join a cast that already includes Colin Woodell as Bolitar himself, KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero.
Fineman announced his departure from SNL Thursday after seven seasons, describing it as a bittersweet but wise decision.
“It’s so hard to leave SNL, but it feels like the right time. I’m going to miss it a lot. But the people who work there are my family and that place is my home, and I know I’ll never be too far away,” she wrote on Instagram.
The interpreter joined the long career NBC sketch comedy show in 2019 and has developed a strong acting CV alongside her. SNL work, with credits included Stranger Friday, Babylon, Despicable Me 4 and search group.
The Netflix role marks his first series regular credit outside of SNL and a significant step towards scripted drama.
